Zee locks 12+ brands for FIFA World Cup 2026; Mahindra, Diageo, Apple anchor slate

Zee Entertainment has signed over 12 advertisers for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage across its TV network and Zee5. Mahindra comes in as co-presenting sponsor and Diageo as co-powered sponsor, with Apple, Pernod Ricard and Mondelez among brands buying into the tournament window.

— Source publishedWed, 10 Jun, 2026, 21:17 IST·First seen Wed, 10 Jun, 2026, 21:22 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Zee Entertainment (ZEE5) · Zee has signed 12+ brands for FIFA World Cup 2026 ad coverage, with Mahindra as co-presenting sponsor and Diageo as co-powered

Key facts

  • 12+ brands

Why this matters

Premium sports rights continue to consolidate advertiser spend at scale—evaluate co-sponsorship tie-ins or content partnerships with Zee5 to ride the tournament traffic without bidding for direct inventory.

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